Thank you Michael. You can do it as well. Before I had any equipment I used sandpaper. Then I got a knife sharpening wheel from Amazon for $85, then a dremel
Hi! I know exactly what you mean and I've chipped several pieces learning how to do this. The easiest answer is to use only the smallest amount of resin - one drop. That will do the trick. If not, put it in the freezer for 20 minutes and then it will snap off. You can also steam them off which turns the resin to playdoh.
Hi, I love all opals. Most opals are from 5 - 6.5 on Moh's Hardness Scale. The hardest are from Brazil, followed by Mintabie in Australia. However, in my experience Ethiopian opals have the same stability as Australian opals. They both chip and fracture quite often which is why perfect opals are so valuable.
Beautiful gem. I sure wish I could do this.
Thank you Michael. You can do it as well. Before I had any equipment I used sandpaper. Then I got a knife sharpening wheel from Amazon for $85, then a dremel
Nóng😅😅😅 hay đốt😅😅😅 wa kiếm a Bùi Văn😊
great rough turns into a great gem!
thanks!
Thanks! I was really lucky with this one.
Your voice is very calming.
Hi, Thanks very much 😄
I enjoy your videos of the Welo stones from Africa.
Hello, thank you, I also love Ethiopian opals! Pure gem crystal with no potch at all.
Can I get a what what! Stellar piece.
Thank you
Nice one mate
Thank you
These are good for learning how to do it.
Thank you
Is it possible to buy this gem? I love it!
Hi! Yes, you can buy this and all our stones @ LuxuryOpalsEurope.EU or at our shop on OpalAuctions.com
How do you remove the opals from the resin? I have a devil of a time keeping the opal from chipping.
Hi! I know exactly what you mean and I've chipped several pieces learning how to do this. The easiest answer is to use only the smallest amount of resin - one drop. That will do the trick. If not, put it in the freezer for 20 minutes and then it will snap off. You can also steam them off which turns the resin to playdoh.
How long did this polishing take from start to finish?
Hi! The entire process took 3 hours.
What is the place at the end?
Hello, That is Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world.
Are you wearing any special protective equipment when you do this? I don't see any gloves so do you cut yourself?
Hi! Yes, I often grind my own nails off or take small chunks of thumb off. My nails are always shiny now from the wheels 🤣
Do you sell the stones in your videos?
Hi, sure you can buy this piece or any other at our website LuxuryOpalsEurope.EU
Good job but put some lights on your cutting wheels.
Hello, ok I'll add more lights for the next video. I'm outside using natural light right now.
But those Ethiopian stones are unstable crap so buy Aussie
Hi, I love all opals. Most opals are from 5 - 6.5 on Moh's Hardness Scale. The hardest are from Brazil, followed by Mintabie in Australia. However, in my experience Ethiopian opals have the same stability as Australian opals. They both chip and fracture quite often which is why perfect opals are so valuable.